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26.9.05

107 years ago today in Brooklyn, the one and only George Gershwin was born.

In 1910, the Gershwins had acquired a piano for Ira's music lessons, but younger brother George took over, successfully playing by ear. Now that the Robeau and I are proud owners of a beautiful new piano perhaps the same thing will happen at our house. We thought Bernie the wonder cat would be the one with all the musical talent (she has perfect pitch) but Pickles is the one that sits on the bench next to the Robeau when he plays...